Sunday, November 4, 2012

Hello Monday (a meme started by Lisa Leonard) . . . Hello autumn veggies at the farmer's market . . . bought brussel sprouts, green beans, cauliflower, artichokes and broccoli. I'm missing the summer fruit but it was fun to talk with the local bee keeper who makes these terrific candles in her kitchen.Hello healthy eating . . . This week, I'm planning to make tostadas; tri-tip; beef/tofu and broccoli; teriyaki chicken with dry braised green beans; hamburgers; and pesto ravioli with broccoli and chicken. What's on your menu this week?Hello furniture moving as we put everything back onto our beautiful floors.Hello darker evenings and lighter mornings as we turned the clocks back this weekend.Hello fingers crossed that Clara makes the basketball team and that Paul has a good week (he was pretty tired today after a mid-cycle chemo infusion).Hello last two college applications for Henry. He's sent eight out so far (three today). These last two require different essays/writing submissions than the others, so that means a bit more work. But he's pretty committed to wrapping them up in the next week so he can be done with the process.What are you saying hello to this week?

Gorgeous candles :) Our meals, once again, will be very simple - The Doctor doesn't have time to do much after work so they have to be as quick and easy as possible. I'm looking forward to being able to cook again!

I only work until 12.30 on a Monday and after an hour long dog walk in the countryside, I have managed to cook three days worth of healthy meals in one afternoon! Chilli con carne with a polenta crust, roast chicken and salmon with vegetable rice and green beans. How nice not to have to wonder what I've got to cook for dinner until Thursday ;-)

I have been so excited about your new floors, Rinda! I know you were wanting them last summer when Carrie and I visited, so they have been a long time coming.

Super cool candles in the photo you have here! And I'm saying prayers for each member of your little family as you all have some major life challenges going on right now. Hugs to each of you...and an extra big one for you personally. Love! xo

Maria "Rinda" Ontiveros

Artist & Blogger

2016 Summertime Scavenger Hunt

The List!

1. A "wild heart" - a naturally occurring heart (like the rock above, but it doesn't have to be a rock)2. A footprint or pawprint3. A skeleton, bone or x-ray4. A book or magazine read during 20165. A porch or deck6. A camper (caravan)7. A family gathering8. A drawing, art project, artistic photograph, scrapbook page, greeting card, or art journal page created by you.9. Someone playing with, in, or around water.10. A bicycle11. Fresh produce12. A window13. The moon14. A buffet of food15. A team logo16. A map showing a trip taken during the time period17. Twins18. A supermarket cart, basket or trolley full of groceries 19. A seasonal cocktail or beverage20. Someone laughing21. A photograph of you with a newspaper or calendar page from the time period covered in the Hunt. Note: you may not use a substitute for this item.Alternatives - if you're having trouble finding any of the above, you may substitute from this list (but you may not substitute for item #21):alternative 1: a lighthousealternative 2: a baby (human or animal)